| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $176.64 | 6.711% | $188.4943 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.90 | 5.224% | $38.8277 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.54 | 9.768% | $210.2496 | $210.25 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.60 | 13.311% | $21.0758 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.28 | 10.390% | $172.5175 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.96 | 7.715% | $193.8439 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.33 | 5.553% | $6.6815 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.25 | $831.6903 | $831.69 | $831.75 | $831.60 | |